Darkness had spread all around and the night had already covered all; all living and dead and those who never were alive, in its blanket. It was time, for Aatma’s society to hunt for human’s blood, their sustenance. “What is the meaning of my name” Aatma asked her father. “Its soul” he replied. “What is [...]

I take a tentative step forward, but one glance down and I was paralyzed with cold fear. I couldn’t do this! I am standing at least twenty-something feet above the ground and all I can see around me are mountains. People are standing way, way below, yelling admiration at me, beckoning me to take the [...]

I said “Mom! So what that I don’t have a license, all my friends ride a bike and drive cars. Why can’t I? I promise, I’ll be careful. You have seen me drive; I don’t drive rash. Trust me, I’ll be careful. Moreover it’s just in the morning. There is no traffic at 5 o’clock [...]

Namrata was a normal teenager like any other girl of her age who loved to live in her own bubbly dreamy world. Namrata was an English Hons. 2nd year student. An average looking girl with a beautiful heart. She always believed that she will have a perfect love story like that in the novels, she [...]

There are certain people who aren’t meant to fit into your life no matter how much you want them to. Believe me, I’ve tried. This reminds me of Mogli. There was this little Zoo up somewhere in the hills, almost 3500-4000 feet above sea level. It didn’t get too cold in the winters and the [...]

Long time ago, in a far away land, there was a king named Faqeer Badshah. He had two sons Affan and Senan. Unfortunately the queen died when both the princes were young. The king didn’t want to marry again because of his sons. The days passed and the two princes grew older. One day the [...]

Whenever I get reminded of this fortunate incident, time takes me back to that very moment. The feeling creeps onto my nerves and mind takes an unknown path. Waking up that morning suddenly at 4 am exact was not just a co-incidence, it was a fait accompli. An event which flashes out from many other [...]

She giggled and placed her hand on the table staring desperately at me. The cunning and courteous intoxication of her eyes was pulling everyone’s attraction in the restaurant. Slowly, she brought her hand closer. The red wooden bangles around her wrists applauded as they drew closer. “I love you” she said and clutched her fingers [...]